Disciplining: meaning, definitions and examples

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disciplining

 

[ ˈdɪsɪplɪnɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

parenting

The act of teaching a child to behave in a controlled and respectful manner through rules, consequences, and consistent guidance.

Synonyms

correcting, teaching, training

Examples of usage

  • She believes in disciplining her children with love and understanding.
  • Disciplining children requires patience and consistency.

Translations

Translations of the word "disciplining" in other languages:

🇵🇹 disciplinar

🇮🇳 अनुशासन

🇩🇪 disziplinieren

🇮🇩 mendisiplinkan

🇺🇦 дисциплінувати

🇵🇱 dyscyplinować

🇯🇵 しつける (shitsukeru)

🇫🇷 discipliner

🇪🇸 disciplinar

🇹🇷 disipline etmek

🇰🇷 훈육하다 (hunyukhada)

🇸🇦 تأديب (ta'dib)

🇨🇿 disciplinovat

🇸🇰 disciplinovať

🇨🇳 纪律 (jìlǜ)

🇸🇮 disciplinirati

🇮🇸 aga

🇰🇿 тәртіпке салу (tärtïpke salu)

🇬🇪 დისციპლინირება (distsiplinireba)

🇦🇿 intizam vermək

🇲🇽 disciplinar

Etymology

The word 'disciplining' is derived from the Old French word 'discipliner', which in turn comes from the Latin 'disciplina' meaning 'instruction' or 'knowledge'. The concept of discipline has been an essential part of human society for centuries, aiming to instill order, respect, and self-control. Through discipline, individuals learn to follow rules, understand consequences, and develop a sense of responsibility.

See also: disciplinary, disciplined, disciplines, undisciplined.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,909, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.